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Ethan M. Rainer
May 10, 2024
On December 12, 2005, Ethan M. Rainer came into this world as a bouncy, rambunctious baby with beautiful, big dark eyes. Anyone who knew Ethan, knew that he had his own way of doing things and that was true from day one. This was a wonderful thing because his way was filled with love and passion. Everything he did had...
Jane F. Nordyke
May 10, 2024
Jane F. NordykeThe most kind and generous soul you could have ever met. She always worried about others rather than herself; and always did the best she could with what she had. Age 72 born August 21, 1951, and raised Catholic, she left us to be with the Lord May 10, 2024. After fighting pancreatic cancer for almost 5 months,...
Esther Mae Hardin
May 10, 2024
Esther Mae Hardin, age 96 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 10, 2024. She was born March 1, 1928 in Bullville, New York, daughter of the late William Howard and Dorothy Hardin.Esther was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved to cook, and would always make...
William Craig Buschor
May 10, 2024
William Craig "Bill" BuschorNovember 26, 1938 – May 10, 2024 CENTERVILLE — William Craig "Bill" Buschor, died May 10, 2024, at CHI Living Communities (St. Leonard's Nursing Home), in Montgomery County, Centerville, Ohio.He was born November 26, 1938, in Delphos to William Henry and Florence Lavonne (Mericle) Buschor, who both preceded him in death. He married Mary Catherine "Toodles" (Vogt)...
Helen I. Murray
May 10, 2024
Helen I. Murray, age 87, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Helen was born in West Liberty, KY on March 10, 1937 to the late Andy & Katherine Nickel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Murray; 3 siblings. Helen is survived by her sons, Jimmy (Teresa) Walter, Earl (Tammy)...
Johann "John" Rumpf
May 9, 2024
Johann (John) Rumpf, 95, passed away May 9, 2024, in Kettering Ohio. Preceded in death by his wife Anna Rumpf, he leaves behind daughter Christine Habib (husband Jack) of Kettering, son Robert Wolfgang Rumpf (wife Christine) of Columbus, grandchildren Phillip Habib (wife Genevieve) of Kettering, Alex Habib (wife Rachel) of Cincinnati, Beowulf Rumpf and Helena Rumpf and great-grandchildren Theodore, Woodrow...
Freda Maxine Barry
May 9, 2024
Freda Maxine (Fulks) Barry, 94, of Dayton, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Brookville, Ohio. She was born April 11, 1930 in Scottown, Ohio to Donald and Vada (Runyon) Fulks. She was preceded in death by husband, Lafayette Jr.; father, Donald; mother, Vada; siblings: Juanita, Alma and Lee; daughter, Carolyn; and grandson, Barry.Freda is survived by her children: Deborah,...
Randy Jordan"Rj" Duncan
May 9, 2024
Randy Jordan "RJ" Duncan, age 64, of Huber Heights, unexpectedly departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born in Fallon, Nevada on September 4, 1959 to the late Bruce Blackburn & Cookie Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Dick Jordan; step-brother, Billy Blackburn; and step-son, Jason Tackett. Randy is...
Matthew R. Kinser
May 8, 2024
In Memory.Matthew Kinser, born 1989, passed away May 2024:Matthew was preceded in death by his mother, Dona (Behymer) Kinser.Matthew is survived by his son, Ozzy Kinser; father, Robert Kinser; and many other family members and friends who will miss himA private family service will be held at a later date.
Edwin R. Robinette
May 8, 2024
Edwin Reay Robinette, age 78, of Dayton passed away on May 8, 2024. He was born in Dayton on October 5, 1945 to the late Edwin and Betty Robinette. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lil; daughter, Rachel (Joel) Hodgson; siblings, Judy Vocke, Richard "Dick" (Suzy) Robinette; sister-in-law, Peggy (Randy) Elliott and special dog, Bailey; along...
L. Scott Inskeep
May 8, 2024
Lyle "Scott" Inskeep, 62, of Crossville, TN, formerly of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on May 8th, 2024. He was born on August 8th, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Scott was a bold figure in stature, standing at 6'5", and in personality, as he commanded the attention of every room he entered. He was professionally driven, yet always fair and firm in dealing...
Matthew R. Cash
May 8, 2024
Matthew Ryan Cash, age 29, of Dayton passed away on May 8, 2024. He was born in Dayton on May 12, 1994 to parents, Lawrence and Renee Cash. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents, Cornelius Cash Sr., Mildred Cash and Gladys Jones. Matthew is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Renee; siblings, Toccarra (Nathan James) Cash, Merideth Peterson,...
Donald "Pappy" Vanzant
May 8, 2024
Donald "Pappy" Vanzant, age 82, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Pappy was born in Sugartree Ridge, Ohio on April 24, 1942 to the late Joseph & Dorothy Vanzant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lola Dixon and brother-in-law, Michael Cooper. Pappy is survived...
Ricky Lee Davis
May 8, 2024
Ricky Lee Davis, 63, went to landscape the big garden in the sky on May 8, 2024. Adored father of Eric and beloved brother of Linda Gibson, Karen Jones, Patricia (Tony) Crego and John (Sam) Davis. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.Ricky was preceded in death by his parents Rufus and Ada Davis and brothers in...
Dennis D. Smith
May 8, 2024
Dennis D. Smith, age 71, of Enon, passed away on May 8, 2024. He was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Class of '71. He served his country in the United States Army, and he continued his service as a civilian, working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie; his son, Matthew;...
Linda Rosemarie Thaxton
May 7, 2024
Linda Rosemarie Thaxton, 75 of Dayton, passed away on May the 7th of 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on May the 26th of 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to Rosemarie Mann-Schaefer.She is preceded in death by her son, Dean Burnside and mother, Rosemarie Mann-Schaefer.Linda is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Eugene Thaxton; her son, Jerry...
Craig F. Blankenship
May 7, 2024
Craig Blankenship, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was the loving father of Joshua (Christy) Blankenship, Jennifer Blankenship, and Alex (Amanda Leetch) Blankenship, cherished grandfather of Carter, Jordan, Jackson, Carly and Benjamin, and adored brother of Chris Blankenship and Allyse Kerns. He is also survived by many other family and friends.Craig was proceeded in death by...
Alice Gwin
May 7, 2024
Alice Gwin, age 92, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2024. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on August 31, 1931 to the late Flem and Edith Stephens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years Hiram Gwin and her brothers Herthel Stephens, Clonia Stephens, and Noah Stephens. Alice is...
Walter "Butch"W. Kley
May 7, 2024
Walter "Butch" W. Kley, age 78 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 7, 2024. He was born March 2, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Walter C. and Irene M. (Stutz) Kley.Walter was a devoted husband, loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed Buckskinning, numerous hobbies, gardening, cane making,...
Patricia L. Norton
May 7, 2024
Patricia L. Norton, age 75, of Dayton, passed away on May 7, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 53 years, Robert Norton; her children: Shawn (Tracey), Danielle (Derrick), Dee-Dee, Seth, Stuart (Aida), and Diana; 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and countless loved ones and friends.She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education, and became a teacher. She...
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